DRILLING SKILLS FOR GEOLOGISTS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

About this certificate program

The aim of this certificate is to improve the candidate's understanding of the fundamental processes that are involved in drilling boreholes and therefore to improve the candidate's effectiveness in identifying the source of problems and managing a drilling project.

The program also examines fundamental aspects of the use and application of drilling fluids and the principles of borehole surveying. A course on economic aspects focusses on the major cost drivers and the structure of drilling contracts.

Who should register?

This certificate program is designed for geologists, geological technicians, safety personnel, project managers and engineers who need a deeper understanding of the principles and processes involved in drilling boreholes.

Certificate outline

This certificate program is made up of seven courses:

Drilling Fundamentals
Introduction to Drilling Methods
Common Drilling Calculations
The Use of Drilling Fluids and Foams in Exploration Drilling
Fundamentals of Borehole Surveying
Economic Aspects of Exploration Drilling
Fundamentals of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Before you register…

Consider these important points before you register:

The course assessments involve the application of the principles learned in the course and therefore require that the candidate has a good level of experience and has access to a production or exploration drilling operation. If you do not have current access to a drill site, please chat with us and we will do what we can to accommodate you.

The Common Drilling Calculations and The Use of Drilling Fluids in Exploration Drilling courses require that the candidate has a good understanding of physical concepts and the ability to calculate areas and volumes of regular bodies.

Start dates

Our Certificate Program is available to start at any time.

You will receive a timetable upon registration and payment that details the submission dates for assessments and dates for virtual touch base sessions. Please note you will need to complete a course per month (including assessment), therefore this program will take approximately 7 months to complete.

Registration

The cost of this certificate program is AUD 1050

Should you wish to register for this certificate program, please complete the registration form below.

Registration: Online Drilling Skills for Geologists Certificate Program - Cost AUD 1050 per person

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Please provide some detail on your experience of a drilling operation (underground or surface). Please detail how long you worked on the drill site, what kind of operation it was, what your role on the drill site was and any other information you feel is relevant.

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Terms & Conditions: * The applicant indicates their desire to be registered and therefore accepts full responsibility for the payment of registration fees as stipulated in the registration information. * All payments must be received prior to the intake date. * Payment methods accepted for this event: EFT. * If your company has agreed to pay for your registration it remains your responsibility to ensure that payment is made by your company timeously. * Bank charges for non-South African payments are for the candidate's account.

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